swapped; swapping
1
a
: to give in trade : barter
b
2
: to take turns in telling
swap stories
: to make an exchange
swapper
noun
: an act, instance, or process of exchanging one thing for another
Examples of swap in a Sentence
Verb
He swapped his cupcake for a candy bar.
I swapped seats with my sister so she could see the stage better.
I liked her blue notebook and she liked my red one, so we swapped.
Noun
They made the swap in secret.
we made a swap: I'll do the dishes tonight and she'll do them for me tomorrow
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
At that pre-match press conference, Potter spoke about his appreciation of the board, the need to fix West Ham’s problems together and the rather peculiar viral face-swap trend that involves him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Wired Shelving, Metal Mirrors, and Medicine Cabinets Sterile surfaces are being swapped for warmer, natural materials like wood that deliver both texture and interest.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
Foldable flats Speaking of shoes, these compact and lightweight flats can be a versatile swap for bulky sandals, slides, and heels.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
At that pre-match press conference, Potter spoke about his appreciation of the board, the need to fix West Ham’s problems together and the rather peculiar viral face-swap trend that involves him.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Swap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swap. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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